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FROM: Warren E. Rupf, Sheriff _ Costa
DATE: November 19 1996 a , County
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SUBJECT: Office of the Sheriff, Law Enforcement Helicopter Program
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
L RECOMMENDED ACTION—
Approve and authorize the Sheriff to implement a law enforcement helicopter program.
Authorize the County Administrator, to work with the Office of the Sheriff to establish
program contract and insurance provisions.
TT_ BACKGROUND-
This item was originally presented to the Board on September 24, 1996. At that time,
the Board requested a report on the short and long term impacts of this program. The
Board also requested that the Sheriff continue to work with the City of Concord, in an
effort to establish a joint program.
The Office of the Sheriff has extensively researched the implementation of a law
enforcement helicopter program, and has done exhaustive studies on the equipment and
program models available. We believe that the information presented in the attached
proposal represents a fiscally responsible investment in the safety of our community. The
program presented here includes a public/private partnership with Helicopter Adventures
Inc. , and a contract for service with the Alameda County Sheriff's Office. The budget
constraints that we originally encountered in our efforts to establish a program of this
nature have been overcome by AB3229 monies and other existing and contributed funding
sources.
At the September 24, 1996 meeting, the Board directed the Sheriff to discuss with the
City of Concord the establishment of a joint law enforcement helicopter program. After
exhaustive efforts in that regard, Sheriff Rupf has received a letter from Concord
Police Chief Robert Bradshaw stating that they are no longer interested in any type of
helicopter program, and that they are in the process of disposing of their helicopters.
SUMMARY OF PROGRAM COSTS AND FUNDING:
FIRST YEAR COSTS FUNDING SOURCE
AIRCRAFT ACQUISITION: $215,514.00 (PER/YEAR) LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT FUNDS (AB3229) :
AIRCRAFT OPERATION: $242,150.00 (ESTIMATED) $386,000.00 (ESTIMATED)
AIRCRAFT INSPECTION AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE:
$35,276.00 ALAMEDA COUNTY CONTRACT FUNDS:
AIRCRAFT POWER PLANT / $288, 000.00
AIRFRAME OVERHAUL AND RETIREMENT:
$212,500.00 HELICOPTER ADVENTURES INC.
$81,388.00
ROVIDED IN SERVICES)
TOTAL PROGRAM COSTS: $705,440.00 $ 55,388.00 TOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDS
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: >< YES SIGNATURE:
RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR ECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
_APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE(S):
ACTION OF BOARD ON N Oy p m h P r 19 y 1996 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED x OTHER
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS ,
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE
UNANIMOUS(ABSENT AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN
AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD
AYES: NOES: OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
cc: County Administrator of Justice Systems ATTESTED November 19 , 1996
County Auditor-Controller, A/P Contracts PHIL BATCHELOR,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF
Sheriff-Coroner (for distribution) SUPERVISORS AND OUNTYADMINISTRATOR
Contractor (via Sheriff/Coroner)
M382 00188) BY DEPUTY
Office of the Sheriff, Law Enforcement Helicopter Program
November 19, 1996
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III FISCAL IMPACT:
This program is funded by AB3229 monies and other existing and contributed funding
sources and requires no new County General Funds. The Bell Helicopter - Textron
lease purchase program that we propose (specimen lease attached) would allow the
Sheriff to eliminate the program if future funding was not available, without
additional liability to the County.
IV CONSEQUENCES OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Failure to approve this program would deprive the citizens of Contra Costa County of
a vital law enforcement tool, and would limit the Office of the Sheriff to
adequately respond to law enforcement emergencies in any terrain, throughout the
County.
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TABLE OFCONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND
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THE NEED FOR AIRBORNE LAV,ENFORCEMENT
PROPOSED UNIT DESCRIPTION
AIRCRAFT ACQUISITION OPERA�n- CflN
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PROGRAM COSTSAND.F.[JNDING
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INTRODUCTION
Since it's introduction to law enforcement applications in the 1960's, no
single piece of equipment has proven more valuable to the police mission than the
helicopter. A properly equipped law enforcement helicopter is a vital tool for
police patrol, surveillance, police pursuit, drug location and interdiction, crime
suppression, emergency transportation and a variety of other emergency response
roles.
As valuable a tool as the helicopter has proven to be, it is an inescapable fact
that they are expensive to purchase and operate. The recommended aircraft will
cost in excess of one million dollars. This is a financial burden which the Office of
the Sheriff and the County can absorb, if we are creative and innovative. We
propose to lease-purchase and operate a law enforcement helicopter in cooperation
with another law enforcement--agency(s) n -14,d pub is/pnvaterepartrie ship"--The
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program services will be available to zany police agency in the County on a
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This paper explores 'the concept of a law enforcement helicopter in Contra
Costa County and provides a` nneeds assessment; ,a definition of the law
enforcement mission and aircraft requ rements, a "'description-"Of the` proposed
airborne unit; and an outline of acquisition—;:operating"costs_M_
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BACKGROUND
The Contra Costa County Sheriffs Office is responsible for a law
enforcement jurisdiction which spans 750 square miles of land area and 73 square
miles of waterways, which includes almost 1000 linear miles of shoreline. The
Office of the Sheriff has primary responsibility for county-wide search and
. rescue, law enforcement mutual aid coordination and Office of Emergency
Services command post staffing. Unincorporated Sheriffs jurisdiction county-
wide encompasses a population of 170,000, out of a total county population -of
869,000. There are eighteen police jurisdictions and several special districts
operating in the County
The County's population increase has dictated the need to pursue
enhancements to provide the best-possible;police services to the public.
Contra Costa County has changed dramatically during the decade from 1986
through 1996. Not only has the population of the various jurisdictions escalated, so
k has the crime rate. What oras once a quiet, relativity , crime free bedroom
community supporting the Oakiand and Sank°Francisco areas, has','-,now become a
bustling metropolitan area in its own right TheCounty's growth and, expansion
has generated problems previously thought r`only;-to occur,in large metropolitan
areas such as San Francisco, San Jose and Sacramento
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The growth to metropolitan status has brought with it law enforcement
problems never foreseen during the 1960's and 1970's. Homicides, once very rare
. anywhere in the county, are now a matter of record. Contra Costa County
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reported 80 murders in 1995 alone, a 51% increase since 1986. Robberies have
surged to over 1,991 (1995), in excess of 11%0, as compared to only a decade ago.
Aggravated assaults have increased to over 3,785, a 21% increase. Motor Vehicle
thefts have soared to a staggering 4,255, a 27% increase in only the past ten years.
Thefts and larcenies exceed all these in shear numbers topping the scale in 1995 at
25,499.
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VIOLENT CRIMES
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
1986 THROUGH 1995 20.69%
4400 Q 1986
4200
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3800
3600 1988
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3000 11 .2%
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2600 1990
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MAJOR CRIMES
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY 27.16%
1986 THROUGH 1995
6000 Q 1986
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3600 ® 1990
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In addition to crime increases, the past decade has seen an increase in law
enforcement fiscal expenditures. Increases in the fiscal budget have had some
effect on the crime rate; however, monies are not available in an amount
commensurate to that which is needed to enable law enforcement to realize a
substantial reduction in crime. Currently law enforcement does not have sufficient
funding to keep the crime rate from rising, let alone to push the rate into decline.
To help offset the effects of a continuing limited budget, programs must be
introduced which are new and innovative. One such approach is a concerned
Citizen-Police partnership. With such a cooperation-operation the overwhelming
increase in crime can be stemmed, and perhaps even turned back. Programs
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utilizing private funding and know-how, coupled with the knowledge and
determination of local police and the Sheriff, can reverse "our 1mCounty's ever
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increasing crime problem.
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-A recent survey on airborne aw cnforcementFconducted by Rotor and Wine
International`jMagazme indicated that".74% of the agencies:responding were able to
attribute a decrease in crimerate"directly to the .annplementai on of a helicopter
program. The advent of apolice helicopter program will demonstrate that
�. cooperation of law enforcement and he citizens" of ContraCosta 'county does
make a difference, and will make our Coil ty t..a "safer"place for`"every citizen to
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THE NEED FOR AIRBORNE LAW ENFORCEMENT
Current options for law enforcement helicopter support in Contra Costa
County are severely limited. The California Highway Patrol operates one
helicopter out of the Napa airport, which is utilized in nine Bay Area counties.
East Bay Regional Park District operates two helicopters out of the Hayward !
airport which are available on a sporadic basis to local agencies in Alameda and
Contra Costa Counties. The availability of helicopter resources is severely taxed
for general law enforcement use. A natural disaster or major emergency in
multiple jurisdictions, would completely overwhelm existing helicopter resources.
Several factors exemplify the need for the flexibility that is provided by a
adequately equipped law enforcement helicopter:
• MARINE PATROL: This aircraft., will be:,especially valuable as a "first
responder" to the County's 73 square des of waterways and 1000 linear miles of
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shoreline It will be equipped withx the abiltty. to Provide emergency, first
responder assistance to'sinking or stranded vessels, and rt :willbe able to reach
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them much quicker than existuig gmarme=;Pkpmol resources AAs .indicated in
Appendix #1, this aircraft is capable of=reaching any location`in the County within
fifteen minutes. An airborne platform alsoprovi'tles°theabihty`to easily locate
abandoned, derelict vessels and other navigational hazards
• RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS: The diverse geography and topography of
Contra Costa County require the ability to adequately respond to emergency
situations such as search and rescue missions, hazardous materials incidents,
suspect searches in any type of terrain conditions and our ever-increasing boating
accident problem.
• RESPONSE TIME: Patrol unit travel time is continually increasing
throughout the County, as is population and automobile traffic. The publication
'4= Growth Trends, by the Contra Costa County Community Development
Department predicts that County population will exceed 1,100,000 by the year
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2010. This increased population will increase motor vehicle traffic in the already
crowded I-80 and I-680 corridors, and increase the emergency response time of
,a ground patrol units. A helicopter has the ability to respond quickly to emergency
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_ situations, provide an assessment for ground units, follow a fleeing suspect, or
provide an airborne observation platform:for:-scene control.:See Appendix #1.
DISASTER -ASSESSMENT Jn .:the -event of a -major °natural :disaster,
hazardous material-spill or :other major ,emergency, an airborne platform will
provide .the best source of ,assessment information for emergency response or
population evacuation recommendations. Command staff will have the ability to
survey an entireoperation at one time, as opposed to a more fragmented ground
view. The technology .also -exists to 'downlink' :live video to a command or
k operations center..See Appendix #2.
•: . POLICE PATROL: No single vehicle can provide the coverage of area in
diverse terrain, the observation capability "or versatility of a helicopter. "with this
single piece of equipment, ;a properly trained crewcan obs sidential and
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waterways, .ALL IN A SINGLE SHIFT _ .
• F R-SA1FETY.,:9 ;gent es at t�rre tly� 9 ...helicopter :air °cover
speak very 1 gh1 � e t � a, s r t :.ground patrol
Units. The a fleeing or
combative subject to surrender. ;"" u�p �w�tt�� �art Infrared
(R1R), a helicopter can locate suspects ng o flee-even in
complete darkness. Even something as isimpe can become an
invaluable tool for crowd control or building searches w en placed on an airborne
platform.
• POLICE PURSUITS: This is often a necessary part of police work that is
perilous for everyone involved and a source of substantial liability. Using a
helicopter to "shadow" a pursuit allows ground units to pull back and safely
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follow the course of events to conclusion. Experience has shown that when a
helicopter is "involved, suspects often realize the futility of their actions and
abandon their vehicle or surrender.
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• DRUG SUPPRESSION AND INTERDICTION: An airborne observation
platform is a 3valuable aool in the location, ,, evaluation :and interruption of
marijuana cultivation, and drug manufacturing operations. Helicopters have been
Proven to be a very -effective tool in ,the suppression of the .;street sales of
narcotics.
EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION: Emergency transportation of search
and rescue personnel, K9 handlers, S.W.A.T. personnel, or command staff, are all
possible uses -of the ,aircraft which we -recommend.- Although :CALSTAR
helicopters are designed and equipped for emergency advanced life support medi-
vac, the proposed aircraft will be .equipped with a ,collapsible litter and would
have the capability to transport injured persons under extenuating circumstances,
particularly public safety officers wounded in the line of.du
• ETENTION .FACILITY SECURITY. elicopter is the perfect :tool for
stfyeillance of detention facilities- t e '� i ops-as are common at the
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-STAFFING: 'The Contra�Costa County-Office ,of#the .Sheriff_::proposes -to •enter
Into aPublic/Pnvate PartnershiP-,,with IzHelicopter.:Adventures ,,,Incorporated
(H.A.L);=alocated at.BuchananField, Concord. H.A1 operates the <largest civilian
helicopter training base facility in the United States. The proposed helicopter unit
would employ a commercially rated civilian helicopter instructor-pilot,.
accompanied at all times by a trained Deputy Sheriff or'Sergeant observer. Based
on our research, we feel that this combination will provide the maximum benefits
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would be -regularly scheduled for forty hours :per week, -with personnel and
aircraft always .available ":on call" for emergency res trick Corr,
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AIRCRAFT: We recommend
u�sost ter. This
helicopter is anoutgrowth of two genera helicopters. It is
the most powerful and versatile single ` gine rine on the market
u today. After•:a survey sof !every .available option, s aircraft offers the mission
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flexibility:and versatility-required of a single aircraft agency. Its capabilities and
specifications .are .well {suited to the requirements of Contra Costa County. This
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aircraft is currently:in-service with police agencies throughout the United States.
'The California i-Highway °Patrol `and San ~Diego Police Department are both
considering the acquisition of a Bell .407. _The--Bell 407 is a seven passenger
aircraft that can adequately handle all of the duties required ;of a general law
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The heart and soul of.the aircraft will be its law enforcement 7equipment. We have
determined that to ',,provide -maximum -effectiveness `°the .:helicopter should 'be
E. equipped with -a forward looking infrared ==(FLIR) ti system-to allow tracking
suspects by heat source, an 'SX 46 Nightsun-30 million candlepower;spotlight, a
-set of high quality gyro-stabilized binoculars, an exterior public address system
:and a radio system that will allow the crew to communicate with any other public
safety agency in the County.
Bell helicopters have proven themselves over a long period of time in.a
variety of.corporate and municipal applications. They have logged over 11 million
flight hours and are arguably one of the safest single engine aircraft, of
either rotary or fixed wing configuration in the world. See Appendix #3, for
aircraft specifications and capacities.
We did not consider any twin engine airy due to prohibitive acquisition
costs We compared the capabditiesd ' ` ns end operational expenses of the
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costs; ma.inteianc'�=os s uf# des �� 2
Bell 206 L-4 LongRanger k
Bell 206B Jet Ranger
Enstrom F28F-P
American Eurocopter Ecureuil A 5 B2
McDonnel-Douglas 500E, 50OF and 520N-NOTAR
Robinson R22 and R44
Schweizer 300C Falcon •
OH-58 (military version of Bell Jet Ranger)
OH-6 (military version of McDonnel-Douglas 500)
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OPERATIONAL .:.PROCEDURES: A .comprehensive :operating procedures i
manual would be developed for the unit, drawing on the resources :and
experiences of similar units. This would include operational protocol, chain-of-
command and accountability and a system of determining operational priorities, as
well as emergency call-out procedures.
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In ._additioa to aircraft iground rand flight,&ansition 1 raining, provided by
Bell -Helicopter, a thorough training }program will be provided for :the selected
-crew members. Training is essential .to ,familiarize the pilot with the needs of law
enforcement sand toygive the observers) ;an:understanding of the capabilities and
L limitations of:the aircraft and :its' equipment: -Orientation classes .will be made
:available.,to every ,,County,},public,Asafety agency, .to -make =them aware of .the
operational.capabilities of$the.aircraft,gas,well as,the protocol for its use.
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'The prices listedbelong reflect the manufacturers list price, prior to any
negotiation with Bell Helicopter-Textron, FLIR Systems Inc., or Spectr6l ab.-We
3 recommend that the aircraft be purchased from Bell, with minimal equipment,
then outfitted with flight instruments, aircraft accessories and police equipment at
Cinema 'Air Services in Carlsbad, California. This dealership has an excellent
-industry reputation :and has proven to save substantial amounts of money (past .
experiences-indicate a usual savings of approximately 30%) over Bell factory
y. installations. 'SanDiego Police`Department's`LongRanger 206L-4 was equipped at
Cinema Air. `.They are completely satisfied with both the cost = and the
workmanship.
Bell Helicopter offers a van "e
purchase price of the aircraft. :-A brief desc on of these lease -options are
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BASIC'' AIRFRAME.FA ORIES
PARTE , ¢ie �. COST
One (1) Model 407 Helicopter,
in FAA, Standard VFR Configuration $1,195,000.00
Sound Proofing $300.00
High Skid Gear (necessary for FLIR installation) $10,800.00
Dual Controls -$6,600.00
Particle Separator $13,400.00
Flight Instruments $9,600.00
Complete Litter $6,800.00
Wire Strike Protection $15,320.00
Rotor Brake $11.400.00
Government Agency Discount: ($79422.00)
4 BASIC AIRFRAME AND FACTORY ACCESSORIES: $1,261,798.00
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�tAFTER-MARKET 'ACCESSORIES
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Lead Acid Battery42,400.00
Casey Heater $12,300.00 .
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u Cabin Floor Protectors 1850.00
Pressure Control Valve Kit
-$2,000.00
�>,Red/White Anti-Collision Light y« ,
';,-',,$270.00
KCS-SSA-05� Horizontal Situation Indicator System= y � $16,200.00
Electronic Horizon N/C
2" Instantaneous Vertical Speed.Indicator N/C
,. Jpg KX 165 NAV/COM (with
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' 700.00
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NAT AA-34-200 Portable Interface $1,100.00
Co-pilot Foot Switch $500.00
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$97,070.00
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The items .-listed in: this section :comprise -the :most evaluable and vital
` parts :-_of-=the.�, ircraft, .Fliterally the " y f
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Wulfsberg C-5000,RT5000 and RT138 Radio:.System ;..$50,900.00
FLIR.Systems Inc.; Forward Looking Infrared, Model.2000A/F
_ $208,200.00
SpectroLab Inc., SX16 Nightsun Searchlight (mounted) $33,24000
NAT AA22-163 Public Address System (mounted) pc031200.00
+en Lab Inc.,KS4 Gyro-Sta
TQ AL LAW ENFORCEMENTS _ 4304,640.00
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Perhaps the greatest expense -associated =with the operation of a law
'enforcement -helicopter _is ',the _'repiacement of time�life :;parts. i,Unlike an
automobile, whose parts are replaced as they fail, virtually every piece of a
helicopter ;is .given a life expectancy-based on hours flown. The F.A.A. takes a
more conservative number of hours (the life limit) and parts are replaced prior to
Vreaching that -point. For that reason, the hourly cost of operating the aircraft
'factors in those replacement costs from the first flight. Bell estimates the hourly
cost for a 407 at $264. .A.breakdown of operating costs is provided in Appendix
#5.
Based on an estimated average of 25 flight hours per we- . craft will
cost approximately $6,600 a wee-.334, 31,200 per year. This estimate may be f� ewhat high, considering that
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`'— ''=There is just no way `around the fact .that helicopters are expensive, both to
acquire and °to maintain. Day-to-day -operation -and maintenance is difficult to
accurately predict. This document has provides a relatively conservative picture of
the expenses associated with the helicopter that we have'recommended. 'The only .
way -to predict the accuracy of these projections has been to review similar
applications and experiences. The Citizen-Police partnership that we have designed
. into this program is an innovative and efficient approach to a law enforcement
-helicopter unit. We hope it will become a future model for other police air units.
An excellent working relationship and operational understanding has been
-established with Alameda County Sheriff Charles Plumme, relationship
uicludes an agreement to cooperate avr�emetit
helicopter program. The helicopter wild be 1 and operated by Contra Costa
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County, with am orandum �d ,providng helicopter services to
Alamw�`" ty. her r � A �0 in the 1996/1997
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FIRST YEAR COSTS 4FUNDING `SOURCE
AIRCRAFT ACQUISITION: ->Local Law Enforcement Funds
Bell 407 Helicopter-Fully.Equipped: .$.1,663,508 ;(AB3229) :
�e Tax Exempt 10 Year Municipal Lease: . . r ;;$386, 0.00 (estimated)
' a >$215,514.00 per/year
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Fuel: 42 gallons per hour at $2.00 p/g-based $81,388.00 (Provided in Services)
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TOTAL PROGRAM COST :1005,440.00 $755,388.00'DOTAL AVAILABLE FUNDS
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Q, S TOTAL LEAVES AN AVAILABLE RESERVE OF$49,948.00 FROM TIIE„THREE DEDICATED FUNDING SO
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EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS a inches(millmetem)
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(145) 1112) 162:6" (406)
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wow ° OVERALL HEIGHT
LOW SKIDS 11.8 FT 3.6 M
HIGH SKIDS 12.5 FT 3.8 M
OVERALL LENGTH
110•75 ui FUSELAGE 34.7 FT 10.6 M
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mummiTAIL ROTOR TURNING 41.8 FT 12.7 M
(ilium"" `nNO ROTOR IN"X" 36.6 M 11.2 M'
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MINIMUM HANGAR SIZE* FUSELAGE 7.5 FT 2.3 M
ROTOR NOT FOLDED
25.1 FT X 36.6 FT ROTOR TURNING 35.0 FT 10.7 M
[7.7MX11.2M] ROTOR IN"X" 25.1 FT 7.7M
MINIMUM HANGAR SIZE* MAIN ROTOR DIAMETER 35.0 FT 10.7 M
ROTOR FOLDED MAIN ROTOR CHORD 10.75 IN 0.273 M
7.5FIT X41.8FT
[2.3 M X 12.7 M] NUMBER OF BLADES 4 4
*ALLOWANCE SHOULD BE MADE FOR WON SHOD GEAR TAIL ROTOR DIAMETER 5.4 FT 1.7 M
4 AND/OR GROUND WHEELS AND DOOR UP WHEN
CONSIDERING NANGAR DOOR WIDTH AND HEIGHT TAIL ROTOR CHORD 6.41N 0.16 M
NUMBER OF BLADES 2 2
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SPECIFICATION SUMMARY(ENGLISH)
(Serial No. 53000 and Subsequent)
WEIGHTS
Standard Configuration Weight(Note 1) 2598
Normal Gross Weight 5000
External Load Gross Weight 5500
Standard Configuration Useful Load(Gross Wt-Standard Configuration Wt) 2402
Maximum External Load 2646
Nob 1: The Standard Configuration Weight Includes 7-place upholstered Interior with Individual seat
belts, carpeting,and soundproofing material. Ballast is not Included since it Is a function of Installed
optional equipment 13 pounds of oil Is Included.
PERFORMANCE SUMMARY: (Speeds shown are with cross tube fairings Installed.)
TAKEOFF. GROSS WEIGHT Im
IGE Hovering Ceiling ISA ft 19,200 15,600 12,200
(4-5 Foot Skid Height) ISA+20C It 15,6001,!,600_, 7900
ISA+30C__ .__.',�ff 13,250 ;` `885081 4550
OGE Hovering Ceiling ISA ft 17,500 1400 10,400
ISA+20C ft Y, w 13,800 9800 6000
ISA+30Cn � '11,300 6700 1950
Service Ceiling MCP ISA .` ft 20,000 + 20,000 + 18,690
(100 fbmin) ISA+2OC ![. Z0,000 + 18,670 15,219
Cruise at Long Range,"' Speed(LRC),ISA W ; r,...
Range)standard fuel] SLS ron X914� r '918 312
LRC Speed a bi L f2 112 112
Range[standard fuel] 4000 n tnn 959 3319 342
LRC Speed kn 1 f4 x 115 115
Maximum Cruise Speed®Takeoff SL ISA kn s- 132 Tom, 130 128
Gross Weight SL ISA+20C kn 124 121 119
;y 4000 ft ISA kn 137 134 131
4000 ft IS4+20C kn 125 123 119
Maximum Endurance ® Loiter Speed,ISA
SL hr 3.8 3.7 3.7
4000 ft hr 4.3 4.2 4.1
ENGINE RATING:
Allison 250-C478 with Full Authority Digital Electronic Control(FADEC):
Takeoff Honsepower(Uninstalled Thermodynamic Capability) SHP 813
(Mechanical Limit) SHP 674
Maximum Continuous(Uninstalled Thermodynamic Capability) SHP 701
(Mechanical Limit) SHP 630
TRANSMISSION RATING(Engine Output)
Takeoff Horsepower(5 minutes) SHP 674
Maximum Continuous SHP 630
FUEL CAPACITY!USABLE):
Standard 126 US Gallons
Auxillary(Optional) 20 US Gallons
THE DATA SET FORTH ON THIS DOZWENT ARE GENERAL IN NATURE AND MAY VARY WITH CONDITIONS.FOR PERFORMANCE DATA AND OPERATING LIMITATIONS FOR
ANY SPECIFIC FLIGHT MISSION,REFERENCE MUST BE MADE TO THE APPROVED FLIGHT MANUAL
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Standard Configuration ,
(Items Included in List Price)
AIRFRAME PDW RPLANT
Cabin;bonded aluminum honeycomb,and semi- Allison Model 250•C47 gas turboshaft engine with
monocoque structure with composite side FADEC
panels and alt fuselage skins Fuel pump,engine driven
Doors(live),one hinged double door 6 copilot Fuel boost pumps(4 canister type)W 2 each
door on left side,pilot&passengers on right submerged in main and forward fuel tanks
side,all door is composite material Fuel system, 127 gallons usable capacity
Landing gear,tubular skid type with replaceable Oil system, 1.5 gallons capacity,with sight glass
skid shoes Compressor wash provisions
Locks for cabin doors and luggage compartment Engine mounted 10-micron oil filter,> ; i
Luggage compartment(16 cu It,250 lbs capacity), ..._ --
with composite door 6
Provisions for mooring,Jacking and single point
lifting = :>
Tail boom,monocoque structure with vertical fin t DTORS AND t�ONTROLS
and fixed stabilizer
Tall skid tai/rotor` uanf) s;Alain r *,s6ft'1 aneWtlex beam hub with flour
Windows(except windshield),grey tlrited plaxl-.. s ltlbarpiass, lades
glass(sliding pone/s;ln doors are available as a TaildAgator;two Nbergless blades,semirigid
no-cost option] ;hl tNlc boost system hu blain#tat/Rotor
Two color exterior paint schemes `_ (ptttnp argil rsssr►rotr module)
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INTERIOR Soft mounted pylon Isolation system
Freewheeling unit(between engine and main
Deluxe 7-place interior with soundproofing, transmission)
carpeting,and date case. Color options Keflex Input drive shaft
available for upholstery and carpet Gearbox,tell rotor,80°reduction
7-place shoulder harnesses,dual straps In cockpit, Main transmission
single strep In cabin Oil cooler
Fire extinguisher,cabin Oil fliter with replaceable type cartridge
First aid kit Oil pump,constant pressure
f Parcel shell(behind aft seat)
Ram air ventilation system
Storage area behind pilot A copilot seats
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` FLIGHT AND ENGINE INSTRUMENTS ELECTRICAL
Clock,digital w/OAT 6 Amp Meter 28 volt DC system
Compass,magnetic Battery, 17 amp-hr nickel cadmium
Dual tachometer(rotor and engine) External power and grounding receptacle
Inclinometer Lights:
Indicator,airspeed Anticollislon strobe
Indicator,altimeter Cockpit/map
Indicator,IVSI Instrument
Indicator LCD,engine oil pressureeRemperature Aft cabin
Indicator LCD,free air temperature Landing(trip 2 .waft), --
Indicator LCD,fuel quantity with forward cell. gregtl arttsteb/e .
quantity switch Vpbsitlon
Indicator LCD,fuel pressure/generator load meter Starter-Senerator(180 ampere)
Indicator LCD,torquemeter pressure Sotld state voltage regulator
Indicator LCD,transmission 60ressureeltem
p Pte' Z8 volt outlet in cabin
tura ; , bated phot tube 3 Static ports
Indicator LCD,turbine outlet temperature wish over
temp light w wz
Hour meter(located 1h battery compartment) '
Maintenance download ports(FADEC A LCD
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Covers,engine Inlet and exhaust stack
Cover pilot tube
MON/TORING SYSTEM Fight bag
Ground handling wheels with lift tube
Caution indication lights: Operating manuals:
g< Fuel boost pump inoperative,left 6 right Aircraft log book
Engine failure warning Engine log book
Fuel filter bypass indicator Engine operating manual
Transmission oil pressure Engine parts manual
Transmission oil temperature Flight manual
Tall rotor gearbox chip detector Illustrated parts catalog
€ Engine chip detector Maintenance and overhaul manual
Freewheeling unit 77edown assemblies,main rotor and tall rotor
Chip detector
Battery temperature sensor
Battery hot
Engine out and low rotor RPM warning lights
and hom with mute switch. (Low RPM or
engine out)
Generator failure
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TAX EXEMPT MUNICIPAL LEASE PROPOSAL FOR
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
BELL MODEL 407
AUGUST 1996 FINANCING RATES
PAYMENT AMOUNTS EXPRESSED IN DOLLARS AND FACTORS BASED ON
PURCHASE PRICE OF 1
$1,669,540
FIVE YEAR TERM Payment Dollars/Factors
No.Of APR
Frequency Payments interest Rate Advance
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Monthly 60 5.67% $31,871 1.9090%
Quarterly 20 5.74% $95,255 5.7054%
SernWknnually 10 5.84% $189,393 11.3440%
Annually 5 6.01% $373,975 2.2.3999%
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Annually 7 6 C9R6 3282,$07 16.93929° 1
TEN YEAR TERM "Payrnent'Dorars,Faetoea
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.. Mon" 120 5.85% $18,320 1.0373%
t Quarterly 40 5.92% $54,793 32819%
Send-Annually 20 6.02% 6.5312/. I
Annually 10 6-19°ti $215,541 12.91020A
These rates are currently in effectfor August 1996 deliveries and may change without notice.Rates
will vary based on any change in delivery date,term,tax laws and/or interest rates in effect at the
time of actual delivery.All proposals are contingent upon credit approval of the customer by Beli's
Finance Dept.The above factors may.be applied to various costs of t:`ie helicopter to determine
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Fuel, Lubricants
Fuel: (Note 1) [42 gallons per hour] $63.00
Lubricants: 3% of Fuel Cost 1.89
Airframe Direct Maintenance : : � - LL m _ r r_
Labor: (Note 2)
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Unscheduled and On-Condition 46.68
Powerplant Direct Maintenance
Overhaul (including Accessories) 37.06
(Includes unscheduled maintenance)
Line Maintenance (Parts and Labor) 10.00
Total Average Cost Per Hour $263.2
Notes:
1) Fuel at $1.50 per gallon. Average fuel consumption for LRC at 90% of
Maximum Gross Weight and 1000 feet, ISA. (Jet A at 6.8 lb/gal)
2) Labor rate assumed at $45.00 per hour.
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